Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard
Recall 09707 · Oct 28, 2008 · Battery-Biz Inc.
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09707
- Date
- Oct 28, 2008
- Company
- Battery-Biz Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters used with notebook computers
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Duracell 130W Combo AC/DC adapters with model numbers EA10900, AC-6501, and DRUM130 and date codes 0804 and 0805. The black power adapter is used with notebook computers. "DURACELL UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER" is printed on the front of the power adapter. The model and date codes can be found on the rating label on the back of the power adapter.
What can happen
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapter and contact Battery-Biz to return it and obtain a free replacement. Battery-Biz has sent a direct notice to consumers with recalled power adapters.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Battery-Biz has received five reports of power adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- www.dell.com and www.duracelldirect.com from February 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled duracell 130w combo power adapters used with notebook computers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapter and contact Battery-Biz to return it and obtain a free replacement. Battery-Biz has sent a direct notice to consumers with recalled power adapters.
What is the hazard?
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.